DND spurns House committee request for roadmap to comply with info czar’s orders
The feds say the Department of National Defence treats orders from the information commissioner as a ‘priority,’ but won’t commit to a timeline.
Despite early ‘spirit of co-operation’ on some bills, Liberal agenda still failing to launch in Parliament, say politicos
The Conservatives have offered avenues for progress on government justice bills and a proposed GST credit, but far too much of the prime minister’s agenda is ‘still waiting at the starting gate,’ says Liberal strategist Joe Jordan.
What happens after the convention dust settles?
The Conservative leader and his team have bought themselves time, but there’s still much work to do because waiting for the other guy to fail is not a plan.
The Conservatives’ other favourite boogeyman makes a comeback
The Tory leader’s convention speech included a nod to ending diversity, equity, and inclusion. Let’s unpack the idea of merit.
Culture Minister Miller says Canada can’t cross CanCon ‘red lines’ in U.S. trade negotiations
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney says he is ‘strangely confident’ the prime minister ‘knows what he’s doing’ in U.S. trade negotiations as the Online Streaming Act remains under fire.
Job cuts could hit CBSA and DND amid hiring blitz, union says
The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Liam McCarthy says these departments are expected to grow ‘on the net,’ but ‘it is possible that we will see cuts at the same time as places are expanding.’
Feds prioritize speed in trade agenda as MPs raise alarm over transparency
Unlike the U.S. consultations for the CUSMA review, Canadian submissions have remained secret, and House International Trade Committee members are pushing for more information.
Top takeaways from the Conservative Party convention
Pierre Poilievre pulled a strong majority in his leadership review, with 87.4 per cent support, and the convention revealed he is attempting to set a more positive, optimistic tone as party leader.
Public servant says spending review is ‘gutting the wrong people’ as notices continue to hit desks
Anne Lavergne is just one of 22,000 workers from across the federal public service who have received notices that their job may be at risk.
Poilievre’s next hurdle: winning broader support
Party faithful have affirmed their loyalty to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, but not corrected the deeper dilemma: can the populist conservatism he embodies expand beyond its base?
